CIFAR 2023-2025 Azrieli Global Scholars Programme for International Researchers

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), a Canadian-based global organization, brings together more than 400 researchers from 16 countries who are pursuing answers to some of the most difficult challenges facing the world. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program provides funding and support to help early career researchers build networks and essential skills to position them as leaders and agents of change within academia and beyond.

• Table of Content
• About Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
• CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme
• Aim and Benefits of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme
• Requirements for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme

Application Deadline	25 Oct 2022
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme

Each CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar receives:

• A two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network of top-tier research leaders.
• $100,000 CAD in unrestricted research support
• Mentorship from a senior researcher within a CIFAR research program
• Opportunities to network, collaborate and form a community with peers from diverse disciplines across CIFAR’s research programs
• Specialized leadership and communication skills training, and support to put their skills into action, through participation in two cross-cohort annual meetings.

Requirements for CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Programme Qualification

• Applicants can be from anywhere in the world, but must hold a PhD (or equivalent) and be within five years of their first full-time academic appointment.
• Scholars’ research interests must be aligned with the themes of an eligible CIFAR research program.
• Be available to attend a two-day in-person interview* on March 22-24, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. Travel costs will be covered by CIFAR.

Application Deadline

October 25, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) on cifarportal.smapply.io to apply

We invite applications from early-career research leaders who can engage with any of the following CIFAR research programs:

Boundaries, Membership & Belonging
Brain, Mind & Consciousness
Earth 4D: Subsurface Science & Exploration
Fungal Kingdom: Threats & Opportunities
Innovation, Equity & the Future of Prosperity

For more details, visit CIFAR website.